Gujjar community resettlement from Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand, India
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Published source details
Joshi R. (2012) Gujjar community resettlement from Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand, India. Conservation Evidence, 9, 3-8.
Published source details Joshi R. (2012) Gujjar community resettlement from Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand, India. Conservation Evidence, 9, 3-8.
Summary
The Gujjar Rehabilitation Programme (Uttarakhand, India) is an integrated approach focusing on environmental conservation and providing better livelihood opportunities for pastoral Gujjar communities. The primary objective of this present study is to assess the response of rehabilitated Gujjar families to the resettlement Programme. Socio-economic assessments (e.g. livelihood status) of affected people at the two resettlement sites (Pathri and Gaindikhatta) were conducted. Resettled Gujjars reported enhancement of their livelihoods and many more children receiving schooling. Additionally, state government departments and several NGOs are making efforts to strengthen the prospects of Gujjar women through training and education programmes.
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